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Mendenhall expected to start vs. Browns

Despite being laid low Thursday by "flu-like symptoms" running back Rashard Mendenhall is now expected to start and get the bulk of the carries for the Steelers Sunday against Cleveland.

According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mendenhall was back at practice Friday and looked "just as he did in the previous two games against the San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions when he rushed for 242 yards and averaged 5.5 yards per carry."

Willie Parker, who's missed the last two games with turf toe, has practiced all week. So too has safety Troy Polamalu who's been out the past four games with that MCL injury.

Agreed he does gives us the best chance to move the chains on the ground, an he can be the GOAL line back we need down on the goal line, with that being said i see Mendy getting 165 again against the stains..........

Agreed he does gives us the best chance to move the chains on the ground, an he can be the GOAL line back we need down on the goal line, with that being said i see Mendy getting 165 again against the stains..........

I was thinking in that neighborhood as well, but Willie will be back and he will get some carries. I still see Mendy goin over 100.